Average Civil engineers Salary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compares
In 2025, civil engineerss working in the South West took home a median salary of £55,472 — that's 9.6% above the national average of £50,602. In practical terms, living costs in the South West run 3.9% below average. That means £55,472 stretches to roughly £57,723 in real spending power. Compared to the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA average across all roles (£31,121), civil engineerss take home 78.2% more.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £55,472 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £57,723 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
Civil engineers salary across UK regions
Civil engineers salary in areas near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
Salary data is by ONS region. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is in the South West region. Below are neighbouring regions — click to explore salaries there.
Civil engineers Salary Guide
The full salary guide includes regional breakdowns, cost-of-living adjustments, year-on-year trends, and in-depth FAQs.
Read the full Civil engineers salary guide →Find Civil engineers jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA
Explore roles paying around £55,472/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average civil engineers salary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA?
The median civil engineers salary in the South West (which includes Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA) is £55,472 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does civil engineers pay in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compare to the UK average?
Civil engineers in the South West earn 9.6% above the national median of £50,602. This makes the South West one of the higher-paying regions for this role.
Is civil engineers a well-paid job in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA is £31,121. Civil engineers in the South West earn £55,472, which is 78.2% above the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for civil engineerss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.